Brittney Griner has been convicted of drug smuggling into Russia and condemned to nueve to those of prisinin addition to the six months he has already spent in custody in Moscow.
The reaction in America has been one of shock and disappointment, and various NBA stars have criticized the sentence imposed on Griner, as well as the response of the United States in trying to release her.
The superstar of the current NBA champions Golden State Warriors, Stephen Curryhas been the last to give his opinion on the matter, shortly after LeBron James did the same.
“It’s beyond the sports world at the moment, but myself and all the teammates [de Griner] we have spoken very loudly,” Curry explained in an interview with ‘Blavity‘.
Curry asks to keep Griner’s name in the media and shows of support
“We have to continue keeping your name in the media of communication and make sure they feel loved and supported.
“Unfortunately it is such a powerless situation when you think about all the details of what has happened. Today is not a great day, the right people are feeling the pressure and I hope it works out for me. BG“, declar Curry.